ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 86: The Troubled Teen Industry through the Eyes of an Attorney Who Tried to Make a Difference

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 12, 2024 7:30:00 AM

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Starting a New Law Firm: Considerations for What Your Legal Malpractice Policy Means

John Horrell: Sep 11, 2024 7:30:00 AM

In this blog post, we'll explore some considerations for evaluating your legal malpractice policy needs when starting a new law firm. The Claims...

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Ethical Gymnastics: The Balance of Understanding A Client's Capacity

Helen Pegram, Claims Attorney: Aug 22, 2024 3:28:26 PM

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Law Firms Gear Up to Battle Deepfakes

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Aug 19, 2024 7:45:00 AM

The Rise of Deepfakes While lawyers have certainly been aware of deepfakes for years, everyone was fighting malware infections. As we constantly...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 85: Listening to Your Life with Entrepreneur Troy De Baca

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 8, 2024 7:45:00 AM

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Is It Risky to Agree to Do Pro Bono Work?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 7, 2024 8:30:00 AM

If you're hesitant to do pro bono work based upon a belief that this type of work is risky, I'm here to say "not necessarily!" To understand why,...

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For Lawyers, Is Moonlighting Worth It?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 17, 2024 7:30:00 AM

To take a side job or not to take a side job ... truth be told, the answer to this question is one where reasonable minds can see things differently....

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 84: From Advocacy to Admissions: Insights from Meri Althauser

Rio Peterson, Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist: Jun 27, 2024 12:00:02 PM

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7 Ways Law Firms Invite a Data Breach

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jun 26, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Why Would Law Firms Invite a Data Breach? We fall back on the words of Forrest Gump. “Stupid is as stupid does.” 2023 was a very bad year for law...

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Corporate Transparency Act Risks for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys - A Risk Manager’s Perspective

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 19, 2024 7:30:00 AM

I’m sure this will come as no surprise; but as a risk manager with a law degree who works for a malpractice insurance company, I’m not one who...

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The Basics of Starting Your Own Law Firm

David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 12, 2024 9:51:22 AM

My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that...

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Why You Never Want to Set the Comfort Trap

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 5, 2024 7:30:00 AM

My experience consulting over the years with thousands of attorneys who practice in firms of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. has taught me that...